‘Capitalist logic of Olympics: Sponsored by fossil fuels whereas pledging for sustainability’

Because the 2026 Winter Olympics open competitors, Oliver Farry welcomes Louis Moustakas, Head of Institute for Sport and Sustainable Growth (ISSD) on the College of Utilized Sciences. He explores the deeper implications at play all throughout the sports activities world. Whereas Olympic organisers tout sustainability commitments reminiscent of utilizing present venues, the sheer scale of the Olympics requiring international journey makes sustainability elusive. “It speaks to the broader capitalist logic of those sporting occasions,” Mr. Moustakas explains, “to be sponsored by fossil fuels whereas pledging sustainability.”